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title: "33547 - Provision of Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables"
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# 33547 - Provision of Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae5f76fa-d963-497a-99f7-85bc7b81a770

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded a contract for the Provision of Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables. The contract, valued at £31,050,000 GBP, was awarded to VWR International Ltd on 1st October 2022. The procurement stage was an open procedure (above threshold), with the tender period closing on 29th April 2022. The contract period spans from 1st October 2022 to 30th September 2026. This opportunity falls under the goods category in the industry of Laboratory reagents. The contract is aimed at SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in supplying laboratory chemicals and consumables to the Defra family. Companies that are well-suited to compete would have experience in providing commodity laboratory items. The procurement method used for this contract was an open procedure, allowing for fair competition among potential suppliers. Businesses based in the UK and other specified regions have the opportunity to participate in this procurement process. The contract period provides a stable timeframe for business planning and operations, offering long-term growth potential for successful bidders.

## Notice

This requirement is for the provision of commodity laboratory consumables and chemicals to the Defra family (primarily the Environment Agency). Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ab80c72-e1fa-41f3-98dd-cc1ee36ac93d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,050,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,050,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2022 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ab80c72-e1fa-41f3-98dd-cc1ee36ac93d
- 23 Mar 2022 at 11:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bb71d3f-ef4f-491d-8674-ab9e3ae43fc8
- 23 Mar 2022 at 11:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bb71d3f-ef4f-491d-8674-ab9e3ae43fc8
- 2 Mar 2022 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bb71d3f-ef4f-491d-8674-ab9e3ae43fc8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ab80c72-e1fa-41f3-98dd-cc1ee36ac93d
  8th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bb71d3f-ef4f-491d-8674-ab9e3ae43fc8
  23rd March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b310655b-1693-4532-b1ec-747922ead7fb
  n/a

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